IB 1 - Assignment: Camera Shots and Movement

Using the information found in these videos, explain the emotion or meaning created by these camera shots and movements.  Understand, of course, that the meaning is heavily dependent on the context of the scene.

Video 1 - (Film Riot) 

Film Riot Camera Movement Video

Video #2 - (Slanted Lens)

Slanted Lens-Creating Emotion

List of mentioned shots and movements - Briefly explain the possible emotion or meaning associated with these common shots and movements.

Dolly

• tripod from a distance
• handheld trucking
• slow dolly out
• slow dolly in

Crane down

crane up

crane high to low angle

handheld camera

quick pan

quick push in

slow dolly in

slow dolly out

dolly across

glidecam camera shot

glidecam 360 reveal

zolly

IB Film 1 Students- Start Here

Get a big bowl of popcorn and explore the world of moviemaking.

Begin your film journey here.

You're finished your first project. Now what?

The 30 Camera Shots Every Film Fan Needs to Know

30 Camera Shots

Yes, you can read film like you read a novel.  Check out this overview of the process.

Close reading of film

IB Film 2 - Oral Presentation Sites

Use these sites for additional information in your preparation for the Oral Presentation assessment. Deadline for the practice assessment is September 29.

Oral Presentation Info from the IB

IB Examiner's report on Oral Assessment

Oral Presentation - Checklist

What do all of these camera shots mean?

Thanks to our friends in Scotland, here's a link to a webpage that explains the meaning of individual shots. Remember, the director is using the camera to communicate with the viewer. Think of the camera as his/her megaphone.